Press Releases
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services honored Robert “Rob” Montague of Granville County as its 2020 Employee of the Year. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler presented the award during a virtual online meeting last week.Montague, an area ranger with the N.C. Forest Service, was honored for going above and beyond in his daily work, for personally responding to many of the emergency calls in his area and for being a valued resource in the local community. His commitment and service to the community also earned him the November Employee of the Month Award.
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking input from residents and other interested parties in Buncombe, Dare, McDowell, Surry and Yancey Counties concerning planned treatment activities for the non-native, highly destructive gypsy moth.Due to COVID-19, we will not be holding in-person public meetings. Please visit our treatment information site at www.ncagr.gov/gypsymoths/treat to:
Two of North Carolina’s longest-serving and most respected statewide elected leaders will serve as new co-chairs of the N.C. Coalition for Global Competitiveness (the Coalition). N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler have agreed to lead the Coalition, which is a partnership of private and public sector leaders focused on enhanced global engagement.
Below is a summary of local interest stories that have recently been highlighted on the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ In the Field Blog and social media sites. Please feel free to use any of this content or contact us if you have any additional questions.
Peach growers across the state will have a chance to vote to renew the industry’s assessment for commercial growers during a mail-in referendum that starts Feb. 25. The assessment provides funds for research and marketing to support the peach industry in North Carolina and is managed by the North Carolina Peach Growers’ Society.
WHO/WHAT:The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. An update will also be provided regarding the USDA Final Rule for the Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program.WHEN/WHERE:Friday, Jan. 292 p.m.
The N.C. Pesticide Board recently approved the following settlement agreements for cases in Burke, Caswell, Columbus, Durham, Johnston, Polk, Surry and Wake counties. Settlements involved cases of drift damage, improper pesticide application and the improper selling of pesticides. Settlements are listed by county below:
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WHO/WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The N.C. Plant Conservation Board and Scientific Committee will meet to discuss items related to land conservation, stewardship efforts of the N.C. Plant Conservation Program, and regulatory matters.
WHO/WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund will hold a work session to review items tabled at the last Advisory Committee meeting and to provide recommendations for consideration by the committee on Jan. 21.